The Maine Black Bears (6-14, 2-4 AmEast) will be at the UMBC Event Center to square off against the UMBC Retrievers (8-12, 1-4 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Maine Black Bears at UMBC Retrievers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Retrievers were victorious over the Hartford Hawks, 69-60, while the Black Bears lost a tough one against the Vermont Catamounts, 59-57.
UMBC dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 16.9) and a free throw rate of 0.224 (above their season average of 0.205). Hartford was 18.6 and 0.182, respectively, for those same stats. Maine, meanwhile, forced Vermont into a turnover percentage of 24.8 (above their season average of 15.3). R.J. Eytle-Rock played a key role for UMBC with 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Maine, meanwhile, received a boost from Andrew Fleming, who had 13 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Retrievers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, UMBC won 67-66. UMBC had a better turnover percentage (17.4 vs. 19.8). Maine, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.185 vs. 0.067). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
It could be a difficult game for Maine on the offensive glass. The Black Bears rank 204th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.0 percent), while UMBC ranks 98th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).
Maine Black Bears vs. UMBC Retrievers Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Maine averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 108th in the NCAA. UMBC ranks 221st in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Retrievers rank 179th in steals per game (5.4) while the Black Bears rank 199th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- Maine averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the nation. UMBC ranks 77th in assists allowed per game (11.5).
- The Black Bears rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Retrievers rank 70th (3.1).
- UMBC ranks 207th in rebounds per game (34.3) while Maine ranks 249th (33.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Retrievers have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
- The Black Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Maine has lost by an average of 7.8 points.
